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Fundraising Stories
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December 2005 |
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| Dec 6 |
If You Find a Good Fundraising Idea, Stick With It!
The “Work-a-Thon’s” best value was not money earned, but the community presence gained! The people loved having our students spend time with them. They would often start calling in late August and early September to find out when we would be coming to help!
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| Dec 6 |
Jackson R-2 School District Foundation
With limited experience, an entirely volunteer staff, and no professional guidance - Duncan jumped into the Jackson R-2 School District Foundation head first. “It’s been a very enjoyable learning experience,” he said.
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| Dec 1 |
Getting Started with Planned Giving - Jean Kresse
Fund raising is all about creating and building relationships. Planned giving is no different. Without a relationship, you will not be successful in receiving your organizations share of bequest.
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October 2005 |
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| Oct 24 |
Indra Transitional Learning Center
It has been said that “some individuals dream of great accomplishments, while others stay awake and do them.”
Mary Ann Indra never saw her dream come true. She never married or had children, but she had her students. As a passionate Special Education teacher, Indra’s students were her life. It is no surprise that when she passed away, she continued her life-long legacy by continuing to help them.
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| Oct 10 |
Major Gift Fundraising - Tom Tobin
Although major gift contributors are essential to successful fundraising they are often pursued like prospects with considerably less gift potential. I call that fishing for minnows when there are whales nearby.
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| Oct 10 |
Barb Bartle - Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools
It is no secret that there will be an upcoming transfer of wealth from the “silent” generation to the “Baby Boomer” generation. This is part of what drives Barb Bartle’s passion throughout her work with the Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools (FLPS).
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September 2005 |
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| Sep 30 |
Alhambra Foundation - Terry Eisenberg
Ask Terry Eisenberg how her passion for fundraising for the Alhambra School District in Phoenix, Arizona originated, and her response is simple. “These kids aren’t even aware there is such a thing as college.”
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